US Bridges

S Apple Canyonro over Hells Branch

Good

Jo Daviess County, Illinois · 8MI SW Apple River · Structure no. 043321000000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
550
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Apple Canyonro over Hells Branch is a concrete slab carrying S Apple Canyonro over Hells Branch in Jo Daviess County, Illinois. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 550 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 556 by 2046. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesS Apple Canyonro
CrossesHells Branch
Location8MI SW Apple River
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.41596, -90.16752
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2021)
Projected traffic556 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S Apple Canyonro over Hells Branch built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Apple Canyonro over Hells Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does S Apple Canyonro over Hells Branch carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is S Apple Canyonro over Hells Branch?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns S Apple Canyonro over Hells Branch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.